Mukerau Beach surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Tuesday 24 Mar 2026 NZDT
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Mukerau Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Mukerau Beach sea temperature is
20.1° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Mukerau Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Mukerau Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 27) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mukerau Beach in the next 16 days are 2.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 31) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Monday (Mar 30) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Fri 27th Mar)7ft (2.1m) 11s
Best Surf 4PM (Mon 30th Mar)7ft (2.2m) 13s
Most Powerful 7AM (Tue 31st Mar)7ft (2.2m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mukerau Beach over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 107mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Mon night, strong winds from the ENE by Wed afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Mon
30
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Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
2
3
3
2
1
1
1
2
3
4
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2
SW
1.9
SW
1.7
SW
1.3
SW
1.1
SW
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
1.1
SW
1.8
WNW
2.1
WNW
2.1
W
2.1
W
1.9
WSW
1.7
WSW
1
SW
1
SW
1.2
SW
2.2
WSW
2.1
WSW
2.2
WSW
Period(s) (?)141414131312131614111111111110141314131313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)16161343106060941821419634451377397210751147854619373352532163014651545
Wind
(km/h)
15
E
20
E
20
E
25
E
25
ENE
35
ENE
40
NE
35
NE
30
NNE
10
N
5
NNW
10
W
5
ESE
5
E
5
SW
10
NE
10
NE
10
N
10
NNW
10
SW
10
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononcrossglassglassglasscross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:42AM
3.42
2:06PM
3.26
2:38AM
3.21
3:12PM
3.03
3:53AM
3.01
4:37PM
2.87
5:25AM
2.95
6:00PM
2.86
6:45AM
3.03
7:13PM
2.95
7:48AM
3.18
8:14PM
3.09
8:39AM
3.33
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:04AM
0.69
8:27PM
0.75
9:05AM
0.94
9:28PM
1.00
10:18AM
1.12
10:48PM
1.16
11:42AM
1.16
12:17AM
1.14
1:02PM
1.04
1:31AM
0.98
2:05PM
0.83
2:28AM
0.76
2:54PM
0.62
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Mon
30
Sunrise-7:31--7:33--7:33--7:35--7:35--7:37--7:37-
Sunset--7:34--7:32--7:30--7:30--7:28--7:27--7:25
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C192021181819202021212121192223202323212121
Feels °C (?)181718161514161719232222212425222425222221
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Information about the Mukerau Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Mukerau Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Mukerau Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Mukerau Beach surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Mukerau Beach) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Mukerau Beach may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Are you planning a holiday in Northland? If you are looking for accommodation near Mukerau Beach, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Northland, consider staying in Houhora which is 44 km (27 miles) away.

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